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Immigration centre sex claim

Police are looking into allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour by guards at the UK's biggest immigration removal centre for women.

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Serco 'absolutely refutes' sexual contact claims

Private security firm Serco "absolutely refutes" any allegations of sexual misconduct between staff and inmates, says the man running the main removal centre for women in the UK.

Police are examining accusations of sexual contact with guards at Yarl's Wood made by a 23-year-old former inmate.

Serco absolutely refutes the allegations made that there is an environment at Yarl's Wood where sexual intimidation or inappropriate behaviour is in any way tolerated.

We have strict procedures for dealing with any such complaints and they are always fully investigated...

On the occasion when an complaint of sexually inappropriate behaviour between staff and a resident was brought to our attention in 2012 the matter was properly investigated and the police were kept fully informed throughout. As a result three members of staff were dismissed.

– Director of Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre John Tolland

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